About Manzanita Lake
Number of accommodations: 170
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
On Site Services
- General Store
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Reviews (1657)
What Guests Are Saying
Manzanita Lake is a highly praised camping destination known for its unmatched beauty, cleanliness, and friendly atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the well-kept facilities, including a camp store and amenities like flushable toilets and showers. While some campsites are close together, the area offers great hiking opportunities, stunning views, and a peaceful environment, making it a favorite spot for families and solo travelers alike.
What Guests Are Saying
Manzanita Lake is a highly praised camping destination known for its unmatched beauty, cleanliness, and friendly atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the well-kept facilities, including a camp store and amenities like flushable toilets and showers. While some campsites are close together, the area offers great hiking opportunities, stunning views, and a peaceful environment, making it a favorite spot for families and solo travelers alike.
Review Summary
Mark M
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: D04, Loop: Manzanita Loop D
Our campsite, D4, was fantastic, probably one of the best. It was right next to the entrance to D loop and the bathroom & dishwashing sink, as well as water faucet and trash cans. D4 was spacious and provided lovely shade as well as sun. The campground was nice and quiet. The camp store has a decent supply, but a bit over priced for things like camp stove propane and shower access ($5 for the code for each gender for 24 hours; not coin operated any more). The walk around Manzanita Lake was beautiful and not a large undertaking. Fishing and wading from the shore isn't great, though, because of the squishy substrate and rocks, logs. The visitor museum is right nearby, with its associated gift shop. Unfortunately there were few ranger programs available, so call ahead if you're hoping for one or more. We visited Butte Lake campground also, and it is nice but quite farther away from most things. Summit Lake campground is midway in terms of access to supplies and conveniences.
Heather G
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Excellent campground. Will definitely return. Restroom options galore. Large bear boxes. Laundry room = amazing bonus.
Hot showers for $5 a day! Nice walking trail around the lake with great views.
Matthew K
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: B49, Loop: Manzanita Loop B
Lassen is always a good place for a dark night sky.
Karen K
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: D08, Loop: Manzanita Loop D
Relatively quiet campground - I stayed in the tent-only D Loop. Surprised not to see any camp rangers or camp host in this very large campground, but perhaps it was because my stay was midweek. Appreciated having showers nearby, but there was no cell or internet connection in the Manzanita Lake area.
Appreciated the smooth two lane highway that runs through the park - relatively little traffic on the road midweek in late August.
Recommend hiking around Manzanita Lake, hike to the top of Lassen Peak, Cinder Cone hike and Bumpass Hell hike. I plan to do the waterfall hike next time, which I’ve heard is beautiful.
Campground store had some basics including ice, but not much fresh food - be sure to buy groceries before getting to the park.
I enjoyed my visit very much and plan to return soon!
Lisa F
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: Manzanita Loop A
Love the campground! Close to the lake, general store a short walk away. Easy to get trailer into, but be mindful the pads are small. Saw some very large trailers in some very small sites. On the short list to go back to next year.
Denae N
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: D01, Loop: Manzanita Loop D
The trail around the lake was easy and amazing!
Karen K
August 24, 2023
Relatively quiet campground - I stayed in the tent-only D Loop. Surprised not to see any camp rangers or camp host in this very large campground, but perhaps it was because my stay was midweek. Appreciated having showers nearby, but there was no cell or internet connection in the Manzanita Lake area.
Appreciated the smooth two lane highway that runs through the park - relatively little traffic on the road midweek in late August.
Recommend hiking around Manzanita Lake, hike to the top of Lassen Peak, Cinder Cone hike and Bumpass Hell hike. I plan to do the waterfall hike next time, which I’ve heard is beautiful.
Campground store had some basics including ice, but not much fresh food - be sure to buy groceries before getting to the park.
I enjoyed my visit very much and plan to return soon!
Lisa F
August 24, 2023
Love the campground! Close to the lake, general store a short walk away. Easy to get trailer into, but be mindful the pads are small. Saw some very large trailers in some very small sites. On the short list to go back to next year.
Denae N
August 24, 2023
The trail around the lake was easy and amazing!
Karen K
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: D08, Loop: Manzanita Loop D
Relatively quiet campground - I stayed in the tent-only D Loop. Surprised not to see any camp rangers or camp host in this very large campground, but perhaps it was because my stay was midweek. Appreciated having showers nearby, but there was no cell or internet connection in the Manzanita Lake area.
Appreciated the smooth two lane highway that runs through the park - relatively little traffic on the road midweek in late August.
Recommend hiking around Manzanita Lake, hike to the top of Lassen Peak, Cinder Cone hike and Bumpass Hell hike. I plan to do the waterfall hike next time, which I’ve heard is beautiful.
Campground store had some basics including ice, but not much fresh food - be sure to buy groceries before getting to the park.
I enjoyed my visit very much and plan to return soon!
Location Manzanita Lake
Address:
Lassen Volcanic Np P.O.Box 100
Mineral, CA, 96063
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 40.5292 / -121.564
Elevation: 1798 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
